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© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute

Tools of the Trade: Alabama

Using Web-based systems to manage post-school

outcomes data collection

Secondary Transition State Planning InstituteCharlotte, NC, May 7-9, 2008

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Tools of the Trade: Alabama

Three data system technologies Write-in, bubble, web-based Trade-off & hybrids

Demonstration of P.O.D.S. Post-school Outcome Data System

Considerations in choosing a system Data accuracy, completeness, &

security Capacity of users, agency, & system

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Three data system technologies Write-in/paper (1996 - 1999)

Least structured for input Data is least accurate & complete

Bubble/OMR (2000 - 2002) More structured for input Data is more accurate

Web-based/electronic (2003 - ) Most structured for input Data is most accurate & complete

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Data System Technology Trade-off

Trade off: Accuracy / Simplicity

  Write-In Bubble Web-based

Input structure least more most

Data accuracy least more most

Data completeness little little most

Technical complexity least more most

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Data System Technology Hybrids

Simpler for data collection, more complex for compilation and dissemination.

  Write-In Bubble Web-based

Data collection X X X

Data compilation X X

Report dissemination X

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Demonstration of

https://fp.auburn.edu/institute/PODS/PODS_DEMO

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Considerations in choosing a system Data

Accuracy Completeness Security

Capacity of Users Agency System

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Considerations in choosing a system Data

Accuracy Maximize input-output fidelity Maintain consistency between intended

and perceived meanings Attain optimal balance of survey

components and user capacity Produce valid reports of user responses

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Considerations in choosing a system Data

Completeness Identify items required for data needs Understand impact on meaningful

interpretation of data Security

Ensure protection from unauthorized access

Establish agency’s minimal standard of data encryption and fire wall protection

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Considerations in choosing a system Capacity of

User (former students, teachers, others) To engage the survey technology

Agency To provide the resources necessary to

support and utilize the system’s technology

System To satisfy the agency’s evolving need for

data accuracy, completeness, and security

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https://fp.auburn.edu/institute/PODS/PODS_DEMO

Contact information:Dr. Karen Rabren or Mr. George Hall

334-844-5927podspro@auburn.edu

© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute

Tools of the Trade: Alabama

Using Web-based systems to manage post-school

outcomes data collection

Secondary Transition State Planning InstituteCharlotte, NC, May 7-9, 2008